We all know that cats are super stars and Mother Nature equipped them with some pretty rad physiological attributes, which give them some quite astounding abilities. Whiskers, the signature feline feature, are a prime example of one of these attributes. So here’s the skinny about what the heck whiskers actually are, and 5 ways whiskers give your cat super powers.

This may sound incredibly strange, but bare with me here. Do you love when cats lick you? Or maybe you hate it? Whatever the case, I’m sure you’ve noticed that cat tongues are weird. Many people think they resemble sandpaper.

Well, this isn’t some random coincidence. Cats are a super cool species, and evolution has built them to, well, be kings of the jungle. The cat tongue is just one small reminder of their wild roots. So why did Mother Nature put so much thought into your cat’s tongue?

Do you experience ailurophilia, a.k.a an extreme liking or love for cats? And if so, have you ever walked into a fellow cat lover’s house and tried to make friends with their fur baby, only to have the cat hater in your squad get all the attention from Fluffer-Doodles?

Okay, first thing’s first: Cats AREN’T dogs. I can’t tell you how many people have affirmed that cats are snobby and rude and don’t show affection towards humans like their beloved canines do. These people obviously aren’t familiar with cats and simply don’t know the facts! People constantly try to compare cat behavior to dog behavior, and this cat vs. dog mentality is rather absurd if you really think about it… These are two completely different species we’re talking about here. Although your cat may not come running up to you with a bone in his mouth, wagging his tail, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you!